What is DC2TOG?
DC2TOG (double crochet 2 together) is a really cool and easy decreasing stitch! Basically, it takes 2 stitches and combines them into 1! So simple to do…and if you already know how to double crochet, then this will be a breeze for you! Perfect for reducing your stitches and shaping projects!
What is the first stitch in a crochet row?
When you’re working rows of single crochet, you will chain 1 as your turning chain at the beginning of each row. Because this chain does NOT count as a stitch, you will create your first single crochet into that very first stitch.
What is dc3tog?
The double crochet three together (dc3tog) technique among others is used to create decreases in crochet to eliminate one or more stitches. An external decrease is worked at the beginning or end of a row, at the side edge. Internal decreases, like dc3tog, are worked within the row.
What is a crochet foundation chain?
Almost all crochet begins with a foundation chain, which is a series of chain stitches beginning with a slip knot. You then work the first row of other stitches into the chain to start making crochet fabric. The foundation chain is also called a base chain or starting chain.
How do you do a Foundationless double crochet?
This technique makes a base chain unnecessary….How to Crochet a Foundation-Less Double Crochet
- Chain three.
- Yarn over and insert your hook into the third chain from the hook.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull your hook through the first loop only.
- Make a double crochet stitch as normal.
How many do you chain for double crochet?
three stitches
Different stitches require a different number of crochet chains. For single crochet, you basically just make one additional chain stitch and that will ‘raise’ you one level. Double crochet uses a turning chain of three stitches.
How to do foundation double crochet?
How to Do Foundation Double Crochet (Fdc): Chain 3. Yarn over, insert hook in 3rd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook) (Figure 1). Yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made—shaded) (Figure 2). Yarn over and draw through 2 loops—Figure 3. 2 times—1 foundation double crochet with chain at bottom (Figure 4).
How do you start a new row in double crochet?
To start a new row in double crochet, turn your work around (like you would turn a page of a book). Add one extra chain, this is your turning chain. Identify the first stitch of the row (not your turning chain). This is also known as the second ‘V’ from the hook. Insert your hook underneath both loops of the entire ‘V’ and repeat steps 5-8.
How to crochet a crochet hook with two loops?
Make sure you know where the second chain is. Here is your first chain, and here is your second chain. Insert your hook into the ‘V’ of your second chain. Yarn over and then pull through the loop. You will now have two loops on your crochet hook. Yarn over again and draw your hook through both loops.
How to crochet a crochet chain with yarn?
Here is your first chain, and here is your second chain. Insert your hook into the ‘V’ of your second chain. Yarn over and then pull through the loop. You will now have two loops on your crochet hook. Yarn over again and draw your hook through both loops.